Hi,
before I start, I hope I'm not breaking any forum rules by making this speculative post and if so, I apologise.
I was looking at a simple device that protects the base of any Warthog HOTAS Flight stick from dust, hair and almost all other particulate matter. The device is simple and has been demonstrated on other forums as working and an efficient tool to protect the base of your flight stick. It's nothing more than a washer, made from Mylar and covers the ball socket at the base, which stays in place whilst using your stick.
Having seen this and realising there is no copyright on design, nor is it infringing on IP, as the device is nothing more than a precisely cut washer. So, I thought to myself
this is a good idea to try and get some produced, then sell off the excess to cover initial production costs - which I will be paying for and I can't use the quantity I'm having made.....ever!
Another reason for doing this, was because the site I saw the user demonstrate this item on, was North American and from experience, I have always had serious difficulties having small items sent from NA to UK, without resorting to insuring the item(s) at exorbitant costs, so wanted to avoid the hassle of going through this.
Having had a quote from a manufcturer, I have calculated a reasonable cost for 2 units per order...should anybody be interested in using a small device to protect their pride and joy.
As I do not wish to make this an advertisement, I would be happy to accept PM's from anybody who would like further information.
Once again, I hope I haven't infinged on forum rules in making this thread.
Thanks.
before I start, I hope I'm not breaking any forum rules by making this speculative post and if so, I apologise.
I was looking at a simple device that protects the base of any Warthog HOTAS Flight stick from dust, hair and almost all other particulate matter. The device is simple and has been demonstrated on other forums as working and an efficient tool to protect the base of your flight stick. It's nothing more than a washer, made from Mylar and covers the ball socket at the base, which stays in place whilst using your stick.
Having seen this and realising there is no copyright on design, nor is it infringing on IP, as the device is nothing more than a precisely cut washer. So, I thought to myself
this is a good idea to try and get some produced, then sell off the excess to cover initial production costs - which I will be paying for and I can't use the quantity I'm having made.....ever!
Another reason for doing this, was because the site I saw the user demonstrate this item on, was North American and from experience, I have always had serious difficulties having small items sent from NA to UK, without resorting to insuring the item(s) at exorbitant costs, so wanted to avoid the hassle of going through this.
Having had a quote from a manufcturer, I have calculated a reasonable cost for 2 units per order...should anybody be interested in using a small device to protect their pride and joy.
As I do not wish to make this an advertisement, I would be happy to accept PM's from anybody who would like further information.
Once again, I hope I haven't infinged on forum rules in making this thread.
Thanks.